OPERATION 22 JULY - 3 AUGUST 2026

12:10 Ocean Viking departs from Civitavecchia.

18:23 Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone about boat in distress with 26 POB including women and children.

21:14 Ocean Viking witnesses two drones following the ship.

21:27 Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone with an updated position of the boat in distress.

23:32 Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from rescue vessel Nadir, confirming the distress case was rescued by Italian CG.

00:35 Ocean Viking observes a fast approaching asset on the radar.

00:39 Ocean Viking tries to make contact with vessel via VHF, then calls JRCC Tripoli via SAT phone, no answer.

00:43 Ocean Viking is called by the asset via VHF, is asked if a rescue was performed and is illegally instructed to head North.

00:50 Ocean Viking sends an email to Libyan MRCC and authorities to report about the event.

03:23 Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone about a boat in distress with 27 POB.

03:54 Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone about a boat in distress with 52 POB.

08:40 Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone about a boat in distress with 10 POB.

09:17 Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone with an updated position of one of the distress cases.

13:03 Ocean Viking overhears a Mayday Relay by Frontex aircraft Eagle 3 via VHF about a boat in distress.

13:07 Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone about an updated position of the last distress case.

13:16 Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from rescue vessel Nadir stating they are next to a boat in distress with 26 POB and requiring assistance to Italian and Maltese MRCC.

13:18 Ocean Viking overhears a Mayday Relay by Frontex aircraft Eagle 3 via VHF about a rubber boat in distress with 70 POB.

13:52 Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone about a boat in distress with 35 POB including children.

15:45 Ocean Viking overhears a Mayday Relay by Frontex aircraft Eagle 3 via VHF about a boat in distress with 40 POB.

17:34 Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone about a rubber boat in distress with 10 POB.

03:45 Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone about an updated position for the last distress case.

04:06 Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli, no answer.

04:26 Ocean Viking emails Libyan MRCC to inform she is proceeding towards the target, about 35 NM away, ready to provide first assistance, and requesting information about SAR action plan.

06:45 Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone about an updated position for the last distress case.

07:49 Ocean Viking has visual on a small rubber boat from the bridge lookout.

08:00 Ocean Viking emails Libyan MRCC informing about having visual on a distress case and intentions to launch RHIBS for assessment.

08:09 Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli to inform about first assessment. No answer.

08:16 The crew completes the recovery operation of 14 POB who are safely brought onboard the Ocean Viking.

08:30 Ocean Viking informs Libyan MRCC (Italian and Maltese MRCC in copy) about the rescue, and requests a Place of Safety to disembark the 14 people.

09:27 Ocean Viking is approached by a vessel, asked via VHF if a rescue was performed. Bridge replies affirmatively.

10:50 Ocean Viking is assigned Ancona as a Place of Safety by Italian authorities to disembark survivors.

11:31 Ocean Viking requests a closer Place of Safety.

11:46 Ocean Viking receives an email by Italian authorities, stating a closer port cannot be considered and asking to proceed to Ancona.

14:55 Ocean Viking spots a patrol vessel with binocular. No AIS. Bridge attemps to establish communication.

14:58 Libyan patrol vessel calls via VHF, asking about rescue, in Arabic.

15:38 Ocean Viking receives an email by Italian authorities, stating Brindisi was assigned as a new Place of Safety to disembark survivors.

16:21 Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone about a boat in distress with 14 POB.

16:24 Ocean Viking calls ITMRCC to inform about distress alert. Greenlight to delay arrival in POS Brindisi to assess case, advised to coordinate with JRCC Tripoli.

16:49 Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli by SatPhone, no English speaker available. Will send an email.

17:10 Ocean Viking emails JRCC is proceeding towards the target, about 65 NM away, ready to provide assistance, and asking to be informed about the SAR action plan.

18:27 Libyan asset calls Ocean Viking via VHF asking why she changed course. Bridge replies having informed ITMRCC and JRCC Tripoli about intentions.

18:38 Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli who confirms the distress case has been intercepted hours earlier. Ocean Viking resumes navigation to POS Brindisi.

14:35 Ocean Viking arrives in Brindisi.

15:12 Disembarkation of 14 survivors starts.

15:30 Disembarkation is complete.